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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.56, 454.92 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.56, 454.92 and 194.96 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.56 : 454.92 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.56/454.92 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.56x = 454.92 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.56x = 88,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,691.20/303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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